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infertility
Definition:
(nou) the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnfəˈtɪlɪti
Examples:
Many of his operative series for impotence and infertility are India's largest.
It is the most common type of infertility.
He is the god of infertility and divine craziness.
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Common mistakes of infertility pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-fert-ˈil-i-ty." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-fər-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti." Tip: Practice saying "in-fər-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce "infertility" by using the wrong vowel sounds, like saying "in-fert-ɪ-ˈlɪ-ti." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound in the second syllable: "in-fər-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti." Tip: Focus on the schwa sound "ə" in the unstressed syllable.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to pronounce "infertility" with too few syllables, saying "in-fertil-ity." The word has five syllables, not four. Tip: Break the word down into "in-fər-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti" to recognize all syllables.
- Consonant clarity: Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, saying "in-fər-ɪl-i-ty." The "t" should be clearly pronounced as /t/. Tip: Practice the transition from "in-fər" to "tɪl" to ensure the "t" is heard.
- Linking sounds: Mispronouncing "infertility" can occur when linking sounds, resulting in "in-fər-ˈtɪl-i-ty." The correct pronunciation should flow smoothly without blending syllables. Tip: Slow down and articulate each syllable: "in-fər-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti."